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Our Time Starts Now! EP Out 10/31/2025

October 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Check out “Our Time Starts Now” from my upcoming EP Our Time Starts Now, out this Halloween (10/31/25).

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#OurTimeStartsNow #NewMusic #PunkRock #AltRock #Indierock #IndependentMusic

Beginner Guitar Tip: The Truth About Satin Finish Guitars #guitar #guitartips #guitarist #shorts

October 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

The Truth About Satin Finish Guitars

#guitar #guitartips #guitarist

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Guitar Talk: Fender Showmaster - The Best Fender/Gibson Hybrid?

August 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

We need to talk… Guitar Talk!

The 2003–2009 Fender Showmaster is one of the most underrated Fender guitars ever. It has a set-neck, carved top, HH pickups. Think Fender feel with Gibson inspired specs. Take a closer look!

#FenderShowmaster #FenderGuitars #GuitarTalk #Gibson
youtu.be/LxPzGTXevnw

Fender Showmaster - The Most Underrated Guitar? #guitar #fender #shorts #guitarist

August 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

The Fender Showmaster is such an underrated guitar. It wasn't Fender enough for Fender players and wasn't Metal enough for the Metal players they were trying to market too. I personally think they are a great middle ground!
youtube.com/shorts/akN3s... #guitar #fender #guitarist #showmaster

Nick Neumann - ESP E-II Eclipse Snow White Satin Review: So nice you won't want to play it

August 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Finally back to creating new content and music! First up is my review of the stunning ESP E-II Eclipse in Snow White Satin. Is it too nice to play? 🎸🤔 Video review dropping soon!

Check it out here:
nickneumann.band/esp-e-ii-ecl...

#guitar #ESP #LTD #Music

ESP E-II Eclipse Snow White Satin Review: So nice you won't want to play it - Blog for Nick Neumann, an alternative, punk, rock artist

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July 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Building Guitaroverse! A new social platform for guitarists of all levels. It's in its infancy with more features coming soon, but check it out on the ground floor. Join now! guitaroverse.com

#Guitaroverse #guitar #GuitarCommunity #guitarplayers

Guitaroverse – The Social Universe for Guitarists! Connect, Share, Play.

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June 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

New Guitar Day! ESP E-II Eclipse Snow White Satin! This thing rocks! Very happy with my choice. 🎸 #guitar #rock #music #espguitar #newguitar #ngd

April 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Nintendo Switch 2 delayed in America? Now it's time we've all been waiting for... GAMERS RISE UP!

April 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

With guitar prices about to skyrocket due to tariffs, this is likely my last purchase for a while. So, I went all out! Picked up an ESP E-II Eclipse in Satin White. It's seriously inspiring to make music. Whether it's rock, punk, or anything else, this thing shreds. Now, only if I could...

April 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Time flies when you're making music and rocking out! It's already been a year with my ESP LTD SN-1000HT Fire Blast. If you're looking for a guitar review to kill some time, check out my long-term thoughts here:

nickneumann.band/esp-ltd-sn-1...

Nick Neumann - ESP LTD SN-1000HT Fire Blast: Long-Term Review (One Year Later)

ESP LTD SN-1000HT Fire Blast: Long-Term Review (One Year Later) - Blog for Nick Neumann, an alternative, punk, rock artist

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March 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

How deeply flawed does someone have to be to try to destroy the American government and economy, cry on TV about being disliked while calling empathy a weakness, then sell their shitty cars on the White House lawn, and illegally manipulate their stock? It's truly pathetic. Good job, champ.

March 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

My New Song, Getaway is out NOW! If you like Emo Rock music then you might like this, or maybe you'll just cry instead. Check it out and let me know what you think: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

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Stream and Save Getaway - Distributed by DistroKid

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March 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Unfortunately life takes up a lot of time and I don't get as much time to work on music as I would like. However, new song demo - "Getaway"! It's rough around the edges, but I'm excited to share it and get your feedback. Check it out!

youtu.be/5jo_-K_U6no

Getaway - Demo Version (Rough Vocals & Rhythm Guitar)

ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM: The BEST Gibson Les Paul Alternative? (Overview & Review)

February 3, 2025 at 4:06 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Instead of telling people what sucks, tell people about what you love. It will be a better use of both your time. Being negative is too exhausting. Unless you're telling me why you love socks and sandals...because seriously, what's up with that?

January 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Want a Gibson Les Paul but don't want to give up lattes and avocado toast? Then check out the ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM guitar as an alternative. You can still rock out and make great music without the hefty price tag. Remember the music is in you! Check out my overview and review!
youtu.be/aO7jsodvX7o

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Review: Great Guitar, But Check for QC Issues!

January 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Happy New Year! Starting off 2025 with a video review of the Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy. Great guitar, but some QC issues... Is it worth the $899-$1199 price tag?

youtu.be/m8uq0u2gP28

#epiphone #lespaul #gibson #prophecy #review #music #bsky

YouTube video by Nick Neumann - Topic

January 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

Did anyone NOT see this coming for America? The Wealthy have been pulling up their ladders for years. They got theirs and screw the rest of us. A few months ago, I wrote a little song expressing my frustration. Our Time Starts Now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rB3...

#punk #punkrock #fightback #unite

Our Time Starts Now

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December 29, 2024 at 12:12 AM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

I regret giving up the guitar. I Picked it back up a couple years ago and started making music. Still learning, but improving with each song. Seeing a pic of me with my first guitar really brought it all back and reminded me of the first song I ever wrote.
youtu.be/90wibOJm9iU

#fender #poppunk

Remembering My First Guitar and My First Song

Untitled New Song - Rough Guitar Demo (Work in Progress)

December 20, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

NGD! Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Aged Black Gloss! Overall a pretty solid guitar if you can get it for the right price. Seems to be a lot of quality and build issues. Read my full review here. nickneumann.band/my-epiphone-...

#epiphone #rock #lespaul #guitar #guitarreview #newguitar #gibson

December 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Nick Neumann

@nickneumann.com

They always said I was destined for punk rock greatness... (RIP, Grandma). But some people think I'm a poser. 🤷‍♂️ Judge for yourself! Here's a raw demo of a new song - just me and my guitar. Let me know what you think! #punkrock #rock #demo #crappyrecording

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIhs...